USC's Martin, family raise funds to help fight cancer

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Jun 9, 2014 at 12:01 AMJun 10, 2014 at 12:05 AM

South Carolina coach Frank Martin and wife Anya raised nearly $130,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer in a benefit last month.

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Frank Martin and wife Anya raised nearly $130,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer in a benefit last month.Martin and the school announced results of the fundraiser on Friday. Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.Martin said there were over 250 people in attendance at the “B-Ball of the South,” a Kentucky Derby-themed ball that featured a live auction. The ball raised $129,470.Martin said it was a great night of fun and entertainment and that event committee members did a first-class job in putting on the ball.The Martins are longtime supporters of the Coaches vs. Cancer and have attended similar events through the country.

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